I am a retired USMC fighter pilot, and have been flying a MAULE COMET.
Until two days ago, I had never flown any ERCOUPE, nor had I
even seen an ALON AIRCOUPE A-2. I purchased it on the spot
from a very nice lady owner in Wadesboro, NC, and flew it back to FL
(sans radio), dodging thunderstorms, MOAs, RAs, Class C Airspace (sans
transponder) and darn near sans fuel ! I loved every minute of
it. The bird is now at an avionics shop getting a new instrument panel
and some new avionics and flight instruments - nothing too fancy ,as
I'm tired of maintaining my Instrument proficiency and intend to let
it expire ,while I chase the alligators. Next, I intend to add
shoulder harnesses.

I purchased my ALON AIRCOUPE A-2 , N6360V, s/n A-36, in June,
2004. I had virtually no avionics. I have added new GPS, VHF
TRANCEIVER, INTERCOM, TRANSPONDER/ENCODER, HAND MIKE, SPEAKER and
three antennas. I fly primarily in Florida, from St Lucie County
International Airport, Ft pierce FL. I am a retired U S Marine Corps
jet fighter pilot with practically no time in Coupes. I previously
owned a MAULE COMET.